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Aidan McCullen is a keynote speaker on permanent reinvention, change leadership and digital transformation. An Irish change consultant and executive coach, he helps executive and organisational teams update mental models, change business models and embrace change with a practical, accessible and visual approach, building additional capability so organisations remain relevant amid galloping change.
Andrew Bastawrous is an extraordinary storyteller, and eye surgeon with an OBE, a business leaders and has a passion for global health. He doesn’t just talk – he acts. As one of the influential people driving innovation in eye care, his work has attracted global media interest and is grounded in undertaken research that delivers measurable impact.
Asma Shabab is an innovation strategist and foresight expert who helps organisations harness emerging technologies to future-proof their strategies. With over 15 years of global experience, she equips leaders to decode signals of change and transform uncertainty into opportunity.
Book Azran Osman-Rani as a keynote speaker for talks on disruptive innovation, leadership, resilience and scaling high-growth businesses. Best known as the founding CEO of AirAsia X and former CEO of iflix Malaysia, Azran now leads Naluri and brings practical lessons for executives, founders and corporate teams.
Fast Company founding editor and keynote speaker guides business leaders on a path to go from now to next in a world filled with nonstop disruption.
An influential public speaker with real-world impact, Bob Geldof is a successful musician, entrepreneur and political activist who brings vast personal experiences from music, media and world politics to every stage. He mixes sharp insight with humour and clear, powerful messaging, which is why he is a favourite for corporate events and after-dinner slots.
Brett King is a keynote speaker, futurist and fintech pioneer who helps audiences understand how technology is reshaping banking, business and society. For event hosts looking for a Brett King speaker, he brings founder-level experience, a strong media profile and practical insight into digital change. He founded Moven, described in his official biography as the first in-app mobile bank account in the world, and he also hosts Breaking Banks.
Chris Barton is the founder and creator of Shazam, the app that changed the way the world discovers music. A keynote speaker, inventor and tech investor, Chris helps audiences bring impossible ideas to life, overcome obstacles with imagination and create magic in defiance of the status quo.
Clover Hogan is not just a climate activist; she’s a pioneering climate strategist who has redefined what it means to be an environmental advocate. With insights that have influenced Fortune 50 boardrooms and an unwavering commitment to actionable change, Clover represents the next wave of thought leaders poised to make a real-world impact.
Dr Ernesto Sirolli is a global authority on community development and entrepreneurship. With over 40 years of experience, he equips leaders and organisations to unlock local talent, drive sustainable economic impact, and build resilient, person-centred systems of growth and innovation.
Chris Barton is the founder and creator of Shazam, the app that changed the way the world discovers music. A keynote speaker, inventor and tech investor, Chris helps audiences bring impossible ideas to life, overcome obstacles with imagination and create magic in defiance of the status quo.
Brett King is a keynote speaker, futurist and fintech pioneer who helps audiences understand how technology is reshaping banking, business and society. For event hosts looking for a Brett King speaker, he brings founder-level experience, a strong media profile and practical insight into digital change. He founded Moven, described in his official biography as the first in-app mobile bank account in the world, and he also hosts Breaking Banks.
Book Azran Osman-Rani as a keynote speaker for talks on disruptive innovation, leadership, resilience and scaling high-growth businesses. Best known as the founding CEO of AirAsia X and former CEO of iflix Malaysia, Azran now leads Naluri and brings practical lessons for executives, founders and corporate teams.
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Aidan McCullen is a keynote speaker on permanent reinvention, change leadership and digital transformation. An Irish change consultant and executive coach, he helps executive and organisational teams update mental models, change business models and embrace change with a practical, accessible and visual approach, building additional capability so organisations remain relevant amid galloping change.
Cassie Kozyrkov is a global authority on Artificial Intelligence, Decision Intelligence, and Strategic Leadership. As Google’s former Chief Decision Scientist, she helps executive audiences understand and apply AI with clarity, confidence, and vision.
Ries Anderson is a GenZ entrepreneur and Founder of Flandrien Chocolate, redefining business through authenticity and AI. He inspires corporate audiences with bold insights on innovation, leadership, and the new generation of founders shaping the future.
Gonzalo Muñoz, appointed UN Climate Change High-Level Champion for COP25 by Chile’s President in 2019, is a pioneering leader in sustainability. He co-led the Race to Zero and Race to Resilience campaigns as Climate Champion. Book Gonzalo Muñoz as a keynote speaker for your next event!
An influential public speaker with real-world impact, Bob Geldof is a successful musician, entrepreneur and political activist who brings vast personal experiences from music, media and world politics to every stage. He mixes sharp insight with humour and clear, powerful messaging, which is why he is a favourite for corporate events and after-dinner slots.
Asma Shabab is an innovation strategist and foresight expert who helps organisations harness emerging technologies to future-proof their strategies. With over 15 years of global experience, she equips leaders to decode signals of change and transform uncertainty into opportunity.
Gianni Giacomelli helps organisations scale human innovation with AI. An expert in AI, innovation and organisational design, he’s led transformation across Genpact, SAP, BCG and Danone, and heads design innovation work at MIT’s Collective Intelligence Design Lab - where people and machines are designed to think better together.
Mick Ebeling is the founder and CEO of Not Impossible Labs. He brings brilliant engineers, designers and collaboration-worthy people together to solve problems that matter. If your audience wants a big idea that leads to action, Mick delivers.
Katie King is a leading AI strategist, keynote speaker and author with over 35 years of consulting experience. She helps organisations across industries understand and apply AI to transform business performance, customer experience and leadership capability in an evolving digital landscape
Andrew Bastawrous is an extraordinary storyteller, and eye surgeon with an OBE, a business leaders and has a passion for global health. He doesn’t just talk – he acts. As one of the influential people driving innovation in eye care, his work has attracted global media interest and is grounded in undertaken research that delivers measurable impact.
Pascal Coppens, author of the bestseller China’s New Normal, is a leading expert on modern China. Known worldwide as a go-to speaker and trusted by top business leaders, he offers rare insights on China’s future in innovation, politics, and leadership.
Fionn Ferreira's commitment to science and sustainability earned him international recognition as the Grand Prize winner of the Google Science Fair. He completed his Chemistry degree at the University of Groningen and is now pursuing a Master’s. He continues developing innovative solutions to environmental issues, driven by his early experiences with plastic waste on Ireland's coast.
Sahar Hashemi is a trailblazing entrepreneur who has built transformative businesses and sparked movements that redefine industries. From founding Coffee Republic to leading the Buy Women Built initiative, Sahar inspires organisations to rediscover their entrepreneurial energy. Book Sahar to ignite innovation, momentum, and bold action at your next corporate event.
Marc Randolph, the startup CEO and Netflix founder, is a celebrated figure in the tech world. With a history of successful startups and a passion for mentoring, Marc Randolph, the founding CEO, has transformed industries and inspired countless entrepreneurs. Dive into the remarkable journey of founder Marc Randolph and his pivotal role in creating Netflix below.
Scott Galloway is a CNN+ Host, Professor of Marketing at NYU’s Stern School of Business, and Best-Selling Author.
An entrepreneur and thought leader on the transformation of customer relations and the future of customer-centric marketing in a time of AI.
Inma Martinez is a digital pioneer and artificial intelligence scientist. Her pioneering innovations and advisory roles have marked her as a leading figure in navigating and shaping the digital future.
Meet Olivia (Via) Carpenter, a Gen Z entrepreneur blending her love for baking with a passion for social justice. Founder of Via’s Cookies and a mentor at Cornell University, Via represents a unique fusion of business acumen and commitment to educational empowerment.
Stefan Hyttfors is a futurist, author, and award-winning keynote speaker, widely recognised for his insights on disruptive technologies, behavioural change, and next-generation leadership. He inspires audiences to embrace change, rethink leadership, and build sustainable strategies for the future.
Rhea Mazumdar Singhal is the founder and CEO of Ecoware, India’s first and largest sustainable packaging company. She was appointed a World Economic Forum “Young Global Leader” and has been commended with the Nari Shakti Puraskar, the highest civilian honour for women in India.
Dan Buettner discovered the five places in the world where people live the longest, healthiest lives – the blue zones. Now he is working with communities and governments to implement Blue Zone Projects, initiatives that apply lessons from the Blue Zones to entire communities.
Former US Presidential Advisor, Award-Winning Author and Robotics Entrepreneur.
Clover Hogan is not just a climate activist; she’s a pioneering climate strategist who has redefined what it means to be an environmental advocate. With insights that have influenced Fortune 50 boardrooms and an unwavering commitment to actionable change, Clover represents the next wave of thought leaders poised to make a real-world impact.
Bernard Moerman is a lifelong coach and mentor who motivates and guides people to find their values and talents.
Dr Ernesto Sirolli is a global authority on community development and entrepreneurship. With over 40 years of experience, he equips leaders and organisations to unlock local talent, drive sustainable economic impact, and build resilient, person-centred systems of growth and innovation.
Leading global expert on clean energy and transportation, smart infrastructure, technology, climate finance and sustainable development.
Peggy’s superpower is bringing people together across borders and industries to change the world for the better. She works across policy, economic, technical, and spiritual realms.
Former TV child star, Supreme Court Clerk and serial entrepreneur who lost his sight gradually between the ages of 12 and 25 years old inspires audiences to embrace their potential and overcome their perceived limitations.
Nell Watson is a globally recognised AI ethicist and machine intelligence engineer. She empowers audiences to navigate the ethical frontiers of emerging technology, offering insights into how to design trustworthy, human-centred AI systems that support innovation, safety and long-term social value.
Having co-founded Europe’s largest travel and leisure website, lastminute.com, with Brent Hoberman in 1998, they took it public in 2000 and sold it in 2005. Martha was appointed a crossbench peer in the House of Lords in March 2013. She is currently chair of Go On UK, a coalition of public and private sector partners that are helping millions more people and organisations online.
Anne Lise Kjaer is a world-renowned futurist and founder of Kjaer Global. With a focus on trends, innovation and sustainable strategy, she helps organisations envision the future and transform through her 4P framework, balancing people, planet, purpose and profit for long-term success.
Alexander Klöpping is a Dutch entrepreneur, journalist, and co-founder of Blendle. He helps organisations understand digital innovation, media disruption and the trends shaping how people consume technology today.
A branding and customer experience expert, keynote speaker, and angel investor.
Consultant, mentor, expert in the future of work and leadership and the impact of technology and how this affects behaviours in the world of work and business.
Fast Company founding editor and keynote speaker guides business leaders on a path to go from now to next in a world filled with nonstop disruption.
An entrepreneur and activist who co-founded the pioneering organic chocolate company Green & Black’s. An inspiring, engaging and passionate speaker whose story is as fascinating to entrepreneurs as it is to wider business or educational audiences both in the UK and internationally.
Esther Dyson, named by Forbes magazine as one of the most powerful women in American business, is an acknowledged luminary in the technology industry.
Baroness Karren Brady CBE is a leading British businesswoman, entrepreneur and television personality. Renowned for her sharp business acumen and dynamic leadership, she inspires audiences with powerful lessons on ambition, resilience and turning challenges into success in competitive, high-pressure industries.
Sir Tim Smit is the visionary Co-Founder of the Eden Project, celebrated for transforming bold ideas into world-renowned ventures. A charismatic speaker, he shares compelling insights on sustainability, innovation, regeneration, and the leadership needed to turn ambitious dreams into reality.
The most exciting and personable businessman alive and the man behind one of the world’s most recognised and respected brands, Virgin. The brand has expanded into air and rail travel, hospitality and leisure, telecommunications, health and wellness, and clean energy through more than 300 companies in 30 countries.
Founder of Ethiopia’s first commodities exchange, a serial entrepreneur impacting the lives of over 15 million small farmers.
Tech expert Peter Hinssen, a fantastic speaker and one of the world-leading innovation experts, is renowned for his insights on corporate innovation, leadership, and digital transformation. Peter led groundbreaking initiatives shaping the future. A sought-after Peter Hinssen speaker, his keynote speeches inspire organisations worldwide to embrace change and drive innovation.
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Entrepreneurship keynote speakers explore themes such as opportunity spotting, business model innovation, funding and scaling, resilient leadership and building purpose-led ventures. They share lessons from start-ups and high-growth companies, including navigating uncertainty, embracing failure, unlocking creativity and turning ideas into commercially viable, sustainable businesses that create value for customers, teams and society.
An entrepreneur speaker inspires action by turning abstract ideas into concrete next steps. Through honest stories of risk, resilience and reinvention, they show what it really takes to start and grow a venture, leaving audiences more confident, curious and committed to experimenting, collaborating and driving change in their own organisations.
Booking an entrepreneurship keynote speaker is simple with Speaker Ideas. Share your event goals, audience profile and budget, and we’ll curate a shortlist of experienced founders and innovators. We then support you with availability checks, logistics and briefing calls to ensure the session lands perfectly on the day.
Entrepreneurial mindset speakers cover spotting and validating ideas, building and leading teams, raising capital, customer-centred innovation, digital disruption, and scaling businesses responsibly. Many also explore resilience, purpose, impact, and how to foster an entrepreneurial mindset within larger organisations, not just in early-stage start-ups.
No. While many are founders themselves, their insights are highly relevant for corporates, family businesses, NGOs and educational institutions. They help established organisations think more like entrepreneurs – moving faster, testing new ideas, empowering teams and building cultures that support innovation rather than stifle it.
Ideally, you should enquire several months ahead, especially if you are targeting a high-profile founder or author with a busy schedule. That said, Speaker Ideas can often help with shorter lead times by recommending equally strong alternatives who fit your theme, audience and budget.
